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Goan Community Aberdeen

SC052584Registered charity from 01 June 2023
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Information about this charity:
Charity Information Operations Annual Submissions Income and Expenditure Charity Trustees
Charity Information:
The Name the Charity is Known By GCA
Address 49F Fonthill Road
Aberdeen
Postcode AB11 6UQ
Is the supplied address a principal office or a trustee address? Trustee - Charity Trustee
Website https://goancommunityaberdeen.co.uk/about/
Regulatory Type Standard
Object:
The organisation's purposes are: To improve and advance the lives of those who live and work in the community of Aberdeen and overseas through- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture, or science through increasing public exposure to, and appreciation of Goan art, culture, heritage, dance, music, food, drama (play & movie) festivals, etc the relief of poverty through fundraising to support local food banks and overseas organisations with a similar charitable purpose. In furtherance of these purposes the organisation will then. Increase public exposure to, appreciation of, or involvement in the arts. Raise funds, receive grant and donations. Apply funds to carry out the work of the charity. Co-operate with and support other charities with similar purposes. Do anything which is lawful and necessary to achieve the purposes. Reaching out to new audiences through events, exercise sessions. Providing opportunities for participation. Encouraging high standards by raising artistic skills and nurturing talent. Create Inclusion so that the people of Aberdeen and surrounding areas experience the diversity of cultures surrounding us and learn new things. Help everyone appreciate different cultures, backgrounds, and lifestyles.
Operations:
What the charity is set up to do and how it does this:
The Goan Community of Aberdeen (GCA) is set up to promote and preserve Goan arts, culture, heritage and traditions while bringing people together and supporting community wellbeing. We aim to increase public understanding and appreciation of Goan culture through events, celebrations, music, dance, drama, food, faith-based activities and educational opportunities that are open to people of all backgrounds. We achieve our aims by organising cultural and community events, encouraging participation from children, young people and adults, and providing opportunities for people to share their skills and talents. We also work to promote inclusion, celebrate diversity, strengthen community connections and support charitable causes within Aberdeen through fundraising and community activities. Our events help people learn about different cultures, build social connections and foster a sense of belonging within the wider community
Charity Status: Active
Constitutional Form: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Constitutional Form Date: 01 Jun 2023
Main Operating Location: Aberdeen
Number of Staff: 0
Number of Volunteers: 0
Purposes: "the prevention or relief of poverty", "the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science"
Beneficiaries: "No specific group, or for the benefit of the community", "Other charities or voluntary bodies"
Annual Submissions:
Year End Income Expenditure Annual Return Received Latest Annual Reports and Accounts
30 Sept 2024 £13,058 £12,898 23 Apr 2025
30 Sept 2025 £6,415 £6,107 06 Aug 2026 Download
If an annual return has been received on time (within nine months of the Year End Date), the 'Annual Return Received' box is green   . If an annual return is late, the box is red   .
Income and Expenditure:
Charity Trustees:
First Name Last Name
Sydon Fernandes
Laura Ferns
Aloysius Rodrigues
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